Sonoma Wine Country

It is springtime in Wine County; the weather is heating up and so are the local wine country events. From antique faires to parades, beer festivals to 10K runs, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the month of April in Sonoma County.

Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival (April 1)Head north for the 41st Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival featuring a fiddle contest plus bluegrass and old time music performances. It’s a family friendly event with jam sessions and workshops. More information can be found here.

*Mayacama Member*Vineyard 7 & 8 Wine Dinner (April 8)
Saturday, April 8th 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Vineyard 7&8 sits at the top of Spring Mountain. Their vineyards, which lie above the fog, are late ripening with low yields, natural drainage, and infertile volcanic soil. These unique conditions add to the distinctive quality of their wines which is unlike any other appellation.
Their facility allows them to micromanage the entire process, beginning in the vineyards and ending with the consumer. Owner, associate winemaker, and your fellow member, Wes Steffens will host the dinner. This is a very special opportunity to spend quality time with Wes and one you won’t want to miss. His wines are exceptional and will be paired with a terrific menu chosen by him and Executive Chef, Scott Pikey. ClickHERE to register.

Annual Battle of the Brews (April 8)
Experience an incredible day of beers, ciders, bands, and great food at Sonoma County’s Premier Craft Beer Event. Enjoy live performances while over 70 breweries and cideries as well as 20 restaurants vie for your vote. All proceeds benefit local at-risk youth and other non-profits in Sonoma County. More information can be found here.

IPA 10K and Beer Mile Invitational (April 15)The IPA 10k and Beer Mile Invitational is a celebration of running and beer in Sebastopol. This two-day event includes a marketplace expo, hoppy Easter hunt and run on Saturday. The beer and music festival features Sonoma County’s fine breweries, bands, and food, and opens to the general public from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More information can be found here.

The annual Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt is probably our most popular family event! There will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, animals, crafts, and tons of eggs for the hunt! There will also be interactive exhibits that focus on art and science. We hope to ignite curiosity and imagination and help build a foundation for a life-long love of learning. Every year it’s great fun, so come create memories that will last a lifetime! Click HERE to Sign Up!

Bubbles and Blooms Festival (April 22)
Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyard’s 2nd Annual Bubbles and Blooms Festival is a celebration of spring, food, and sparkling wine. This year’s event will be held on Earth Day, Saturday April 22, 12-4 p.m. and features award winning wine, food, flower art installations, sustainable gardening techniques, workshops, tours, and a flower market. More information can be found here.

Prelude to Passport® in Dry Creek Valley (April 28)
Prelude to Passport features select intimate lunches and winemaker dinners hosted by Dry Creek Valley Wineries and Growers. This is your opportunity to enjoy selected wine and food pairings, spend time with your favorite winemaker or learn about grape growing directly from the source. More information can be found here.

Butter and Egg Days Festival and Parade (April 29)
Petaluma’s 36th Annual Butter and Egg Days Festival and Parade pays tribute to Petaluma’s history as the “World’s Egg Basket” and its rich agricultural heritage. Originally created in the 1900s to promote Petaluma as part of National Egg Day, the parade has grown to more than 130 parade units attracting 25,000 people into downtown on the last weekend in April. More information can be found here.

Petaluma Spring Antique Faire (April 30)
The Petaluma Spring Antique Faire is a day-long celebration of all things antique. You’ll find antique wares that range from flat out oddities to ephemera, jewelry, kitchen wares, linens, furniture, books, home décor, clothing, accessories, rugs and even fossils! More information can be found here.

Looks like an eventful April awaits, so go out and enjoy all that Wine Country has to offer!

Mayacama is a private golf and residential community where a vibrant club life is joined by an active sporting life in an indescribably beautiful valley. To learn more about membership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact us at 866.519.3088 (toll free) or 707.387.0449 (direct) or via email at info@mayacama.com. Get social with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Spring is just around the corner; the weather is heating up and so are the local wine country events. From barrel tasting to bluegrass, cheese festivals to Hitchcock movies, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the month of March in Sonoma County.

Annual Barrel Tasting (March 3-5 & 10-12)Experience two weekends of barrel tasting in northern Sonoma County. Sample wines from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful regions of Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys. More information can be found here.

Sonoma County Restaurant Week (March 6-12)This popular event celebrates the finest Sonoma County food. Participating restaurants will offer a 2-course prix-fixe lunch option priced at $10 or $15 and a 3-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $19, $29 or $39. Food lovers can simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they would like during Sonoma County Restaurant Week. More information can be found here.

*Mayacama Members* Miner Family Winery Dinner (March 11th)
Dave Miner will be here from 6:00-9:30pm hosting our Miner Family Winery dinner. Dave and his team produce wines from great regions around Northern California. His Oracle is a popular red blend from famous Stagecoach Vineyard in the hills above eastern Napa. We will start the night off tasting of his Viognier in the living room at 6:00pm and the dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Click HERE to register.

Sonoma County Bluegrass and Folk Festival (March 11)
This annual music festival features bluegrass, old time, and folk acts. Great food and beverages onsite or within walking distance in downtown Sebastopol. This year’s line up in order of appearance are: Roustabouts, Evie Ladin, with Kieth Terry & Erik Pearson, Sourdough Slim, Blue & Lonesome, the T Sisters and Gene Parsons & David Hayes with Mike Beck. More information can be found here.

*Mayacama Members* St. Patrick’s Day Feast (March 17)

The Traditional Irish Dinner & Festivities is an annual event at Mayacama and included in the St. Patrick’s Day Four-Ball entry fee. For those Members who are not playing in the tournament, we invite you to join us for the evening festivities. Let’s all put our dancin’ shoes and wear our shamrocks green and toast our friends both here and there and everywhere between. 5:00pm – 8:00pm , $55++ Per Person

Registration: click HERE Don’t forget about Kid’s Night! St. Patty’s Day Fun, Click HERE for registration and more info.

Hitchcock Film Festival (March 18)Hitchcock had a love for Sonoma County and a true flair for on-location filming. Bodega Bay and nearby Bodega were both featured in “The Birds” and honor the filmmaker with this annual film festival. This year, The Birds will be shown at 3:30 p.m. and Rear Window at 7 p.m. More information can be found here.

California’s Artisan Cheese Festival (March 24-26)Head to Petaluma and experience three days of cheese, cheese, and MORE cheese at the 11th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival. Some highlights over the three day event will include a farm tour, classes from cheese experts, a multi-course cheesemaker dinner and shopping at the Artisan Cheese Tasting and Marketplace to taste and buy cheeses from over two dozen artisan cheesemakers and dozens of artisan food producers. More information can be found here.

*Mayacama Members*Cru Beaujolais Dinner (March 25th)
It’s always fun to host a dinner with wine and cuisine from Burgandy. Cru Beaujolais, the highest category of classification in Beaujolais, within ten villages/areas in the foothills of the Beaujolais Mountains. We will feature five of the ten Crus. Seven of the Crus relate to actual villages while Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly refer to the vineyards areas around Mont Brouilly and Moulin-à-Vent is named for a local windmill. Somms all over the U.S. are touting Cru Beaujolais. Chef Scott Pikey will pair the wines with typical Burgundian cuisine. The dinner is 6:30-9:30pm. Click HERE to register.

Sonoma International Film Festival (March 29-April 2)Named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by Movie Maker Magazine, SIFF showcases over 100 hand-selected films screened in six state-of-the-art, intimate venues all within walking distance of the historic Sonoma Plaza. Renowned filmmakers, industry leaders and celebrities such as Bruce Willis, Susan Sarandon, Mary-Louise Parker and Robin Williams have enjoyed this unique event. More information can be found here.

Looks like an eventful March awaits, so go out and enjoy all that Wine Country has to offer!

Mayacama is a private golf and residential community where a vibrant club life is joined by an active sporting life in an indescribably beautiful valley. To learn more about membership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact us at 866.519.3088 (toll free) or 707.387.0449 (direct) or via email at info@mayacama.com. Get social with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Foodies rejoice as the 8th annual Restaurant Week returns to Sonoma County. From March 6 through March 12, participating restaurants will present incredible food at amazing prices in the tradition of celebrating the finest foods Wine Country has to offer.

There are a number of ways to participate. The two-course prix-fixe lunch option will be offered by participating restaurants, priced at $10 or $15; all restaurants will offer a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $19, $29 or $39. No tickets or passes are required. Food lovers can simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they would like during Sonoma County Restaurant Week. It’s a great venue to explore new dining opportunities or enjoy old favorites. Reservations are strongly recommended due to the popularity of this event!

Here are just a few nearby restaurants participating in this year’s Sonoma County Restaurant Week:

John Ash & Co.
John Ash & Co. was the first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, local foods while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region. Today, John Ash & Co. remains an icon for gourmet, wine country dining.

The Steakhouse @ Equus
The Equus Restaurant and Loungebar offers diners an inviting and casual dining experience in a modern, stylish setting. The California fusion menu highlights local ingredients and emphasizes classic flavors with Mediterranean, Spanish and French influences.

Sweet T’s
Sweet T’s offers traditional Southern-style cooking, featuring classics such as shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and house smoked BBQ made using the freshest local produce and meat of Wine Country.

To learn more about Sonoma County Restaurant Week, go to their website or their social channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If Sonoma County Restaurant Week sounds like a great way to explore Wine Country dining, click here to search for all participating restaurants throughout the county. And don’t forget to share your Restaurant Week photos on Instagram by tagging @sonomacountyrestaurantweekor with the hashtag #SCRW.

Happy Dining!

Mayacama is a private golf and residential community where a vibrant club life is joined by an active sporting life in an indescribably beautiful valley. To learn more about membership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact us at 866.519.3088 (toll free) or 707.387.0449 (direct) or via email at info@mayacama.com. Get social with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

January was quite a wet month, so if you find yourself looking for a little local adventure, head out to these cozy events in Wine Country. From fundraising to wine tasting, festivals to Valentine’s Day celebrations, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the month of February in Sonoma County.

Paint the Town Red (February 3)Enjoy an evening of sipping, savoring, and socializing at the 1st annual Paint the Town Red event, raising funds to support Heart Diseases Awareness and Prevention. Paint the Town Red at several restaurant locations in Downtown Santa Rosa. Guests will stroll to each of the participating locations and receive drink and food discounts as well as fun activities inspired by love and heart health. Tickets can be purchased online. More information can be found here.

*Mayacama Member* Super Bowl Bash (February 5th) 3:30pm Kickoff
Are you ready for some football!?! Join us in the Bar & Grill as we pump up the volume and perhaps a few footballs (at least to a full 12.5 PSI)!!. Watch the game on the large screens and have your favorite Sunday Football eats! Your tailgate favorites and drink specials will be available all game long!

Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival (February 11)
Celebrate the nature around us at California’s largest celebration of the migration of Steelhead Trout! This family-friendly event will have food trucks, Bear Republic beer and wines from the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley. With plenty of kid-friendly activities such as arts and crafts projects, archery, live music and even fishing, it’s day the whole family will enjoy. Attendees can also experience wildlife and conservation exhibits and more. More information can be found here.

Johnny Mathis – The Voice of Romance Tour 2017 (February 11)Legendary singer Johnny Mathis, celebrating his 61ST year as a recording artist, returns to the LBC for the first time since 2009 to perform his greatest hits and personal favorites! More information can be found here.

Valentine’s Day at Vineland (February 11)Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Korbel’s private Pool House as their talented Chef and Hospitality staff present an evening of great company and a gourmet 4-course menu paired perfectly with superb Korbel wines. More information can be found here.

Come celebrate a special evening with your Valentine. Each wine Tor makes tells a story composed of singular moments that shine brightest when shared. Join us for an evening of food, wine and stories with Tor. This dinner is filling up quickly and seating is limited. It promises to be a magical evening.

Annual SRJC Wine Classic (February 12)
Experience the annual SRJC Wine Classic, a walk around tasting reception with 30 Sonoma County wineries pouring over 50 wines. Attendees will enjoy live music, a gourmet appetizer buffet and take home a souvenir glass. All proceeds benefit SRJC Wine, Culinary, Arts and Hospitality students and student scholarships. More information can be found here.

*Mayacama Members* Valentines Day Spa Special (February 14)Mayacama Spa welcomes you to enjoy a complimentary Seaweed Detoxifying Foot Treatment with any 80 Minute Massage or Facial. This seaweed-based mud supplies sluggish cells with all indexed trace elements and minerals to jump-start enzymatic reactions, and revitalize normal cellular functions. As the cells absorb the powerful complex of nutrients and balance is achieved, cellular response becomes energized enough to eliminate stored metabolic waste. Leave this winter and all the flus and colds holding your body down! Detox and feel fresh, and beautiful!

Feel like 80 Minutes is just not enough? Book a 100 minute Massage and enjoy a Reflexology treatment after your Detox Mask is removed!

Farmers and Friends Movie Night (February 22)Celebrate agriculture. Head to SHED’s Modern Grange in Healsburg and spend a winter evening in the company of farmers. They will show a double feature of two short films celebrating the challenges and rewards of growing food, and offering the screening free to farmers. Films: “Unbroken Ground” and “Changing Season: On the Masumoto Family Farm.” More information can be found here.

*Mayacama Members* Mayacama Golf Club Grand Reopening (February 25)
Mayacama Golf Club is excited to announce the reopening of our golf course! As a thank you
to our Members, the Club will be hosting a Grand Reopening Tournament & Reception.
On February 25th 2017, we will be welcoming Members to celebrate this very special occasion with a day of golf, cocktails, food and camaraderie. This will be a complimentary Member event, however, in the event that you would like to bring a guest whom you feel would be interested in Membership at Mayacama, please contact us and we would welcome them as our guest for the day. RSVP Full Day; RSVP Dinner Only.

Looks like a diverse and fun-filled February awaits so go out and enjoy all that Wine Country has to offer!

Mayacama is a private golf and residential community where a vibrant club life is joined by an active sporting life in an indescribably beautiful valley. To learn more about membership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact us at 866.519.3088 (toll free) or 707.387.0449 (direct) or via email at info@mayacama.com. Get social with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Each June, Sonoma County blossoms with the vibrant color and fragrance of lavender ushering in local celebrations with lavender festivals, retail offerings and lavender-inspired dining.

The use of lavender has a long history, having been first recorded over 2,500 years ago. The fragrant flowers was prized by Mediterranean cultures, being primarily used as a perfume. Ancient Greeks found medicinal uses for the vibrant flowers, using it as a cure for everything from insomnia and aching backs. Ancient Romans used lavender as insect repellent, flavoring as well as perfume; the aromatic flower derives its current name from the Latin lavare, meaning, “to wash.”

Today, you can find lavender throughout Sonoma Wine Country. The popular plant retains its historic roots, being used as plantings, as well as an essential ingredient for wellness, culinary and beauty products. Local farmers, vendors and retailers throughout the region use the full benefits of the vibrant plants which come to full bloom in June.

Sonoma Lavender in Kenwood is holding open house on the weekends of June 18-19 and 25-26, offering U-Cut fresh lavender as well as lavender products including hot/cold wraps, lavender bath & body, diffusers, candles, gifts, sachets and bouquets. No food is offered but there are many wineries and restaurants nearby if you want to make a day of it.

On June 25, sip, smell and savor the beauty of Matanzas Creek’s exceptional wine portfolio and vibrant gardens at the Days of Wine & Lavender event. Enjoy live music, delicious food and wine pairings, vineyard tours and open house at the Lavender Barn with sweeping views of gardens, vineyards and Taylor Mountain to the south. This 20th Anniversary celebration is sure to be an afternoon you won’t soon forget. Must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information visit their website.

Lavender season also keeps local retailers busy. At Lavender Bee Farm in Petaluma, they open their farm for visits in season. Amid the rolling hills of Sonoma County, the family honey farm plays host to over 5,000 lavender plants and multiple hives and is chemical-free for the health of the bees, plants, and you! Shop for lavender bouquets, sachets, hydrosols and honey year-round on their website.

So get outdoors this June and enjoy the beauty and fragrance of lavenders in Sonoma Wine Country.

Mayacama is a private golf and residential community where a vibrant club life is joined by an active sporting life in an indescribably beautiful valley. To learn more about membership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact us at 866.519.3088 (toll free) or 707.387.0449 (direct) or via email at info@mayacama.com. Get social with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

There’s no better spot to share a romantic meal than Wine Country. And certainly our location tops that list! Mayacama Members are invited to join us on Feb 13th for Chef Scott Pikey’s annual Valentine’s Day Dinner and Wine Pairing, which has become a sold-out event year after year – so be sure and contact the Concierge or make your reservation online. For those of you visiting that want to continue the romance in Wine Country, we have listed a few of our favorite nearby restaurants, known for their romantic setting and great food.

John Ash & Co.
Nestled next to Vintners Inn, John Ash & Co. was the first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, local foods and produce while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region. John Ash & Co. is a local favorite, known for its wonderful setting and excellent food. Book your reservations early as this popular restaurant fills up quickly.

La Gare
Enjoy fresh local ingredients and an extensive Sonoma County wine selection at La Gare in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square, where for 30 years thousands of couples have shared their love of traditional French Cuisine in a quaint, dimly-lit, elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

Barndiva
Part restaurant, part cocktail lounge and part wine bar, Barndiva offers a hip and rustic Healdsburg setting coupled with some of the best food in the region. They also have an adjacent studio gallery with a variety of eclectic offerings you can peruse before your dinner. They are offering a prix fixe Valentine’s Eve menu which can be found here.

Willi’s Seafood and Raw Bar
If oysters and sparkling wine are your thing, just north of Mayacama in Healdsburg, Willi’s offers at least eight varieties of fresh oysters and tapas menus designed for sharing. The setting is vibrant, the seasonal cocktails are eclectic and the desserts are divine.

Santé Restaurant
Located in the historic Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Santé Restaurant is a premier dining room known for its romantic setting and outstanding food. Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award and Michelin designations, Santé is amongst the top-rated restaurants in the region. Again, a very popular dining spot so grab your reservation is there is space still available; you’ll be glad you did.

Depot Hotel Restaurant
The Depot Hotel Restaurant and Garden is located in a charming, historic stone building just two blocks from the Sonoma Plaza. Built in 1870, the Depot Hotel was originally the local hotel for 19th century passengers arriving by train from San Francisco. The original owners also opened an Italian restaurant and “saloon” here in 1890 to serve the townspeople of Sonoma and their visitors. The historic setting is now a popular hotel with great food and wonderful ambiance. Their Valentine’s Day menu looks amazing.

The Girl & the Fig
Located on the historic Sonoma Square, The Girl & the Fig is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Offering a warm and cozy atmosphere creates a relaxed, yet intimacy, environment. This popular restaurant features a wonderful antique bar with French aperitifs, unique and traditional cocktails, an award-winning Rhone-Alone winelist, a seasonal menu, cheese & charcuterie platters and outdoor garden patio seating. You may have to book a table in an off-hour as this restaurant is in very high demand.

Central MarketCentral Market is a farm-to-table restaurant, housed in the 1918 Maclay building in the heart of downtown Petaluma. Our cuisine is rustic California-Mediterranean. We make everything in house, from scratch daily. Our bread comes out of our wood-fired oven fresh each morning. We want your visit to Central Market to feel like a visit to an old friend’s house, where you are welcomed warmly. We invite you to enjoy a fresh, local delicious meal, paired with a bottle from our carefully curated wine list, which features local and international selections.

Twisted 2 For those looking for a small, quaint setting with amazing food, look no further than Twisted 2 in Petaluma. Twisted 2 is a labor of love for owners, Dick and Julie – a final realization of the couple’s passion for creating a dining experience that is memorable and honest. They serve up a farm-fresh prix fixe menus that keeps patrons coming back for more. Just take a look at the reviews on Yelp.

The Duck Club Restaurant
If your plans include a trip to the coast, may we suggest the award-winning Duck Club Restaurant, which highlights local, sustainably farmed produce, seafood, and meats. The Duck Club also offers an intimate setting with tables by the large stone fireplace and large windows with panoramic views of Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

We hope this short list of romantic dining options makes this a Valentine’s Day to remember for a lifetime. Make your reservations early as Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year.

Mayacama is a private golf and residential community where a vibrant club life is joined by an active sporting life in an indescribably beautiful valley. To learn more about membership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact us at 866.519.3088 (toll free) or 707.387.0449 (direct) or via email at info@mayacama.com. Get social with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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